PROMOTER Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

promoter

noun

prə-ˈmō-tər

Definition of promoter

as in proponent

a person who actively supports or favors a cause a promoter of greater understanding and cooperation among churches

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Recent Examples of promoter McIvor, who died after being diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor, helped shape Glasgow’s club culture as a DJ, curator and promoter. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 19 Oct. 2026 And so in August, the house where George slept sold to Jeremy Young, a local realtor, concert promoter and Beatles fan. — Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026 Last year, the company dipped its toes into the live events world, serving as the promoter for boy group P1Harmony’s tour — the boy group is slated to perform Saturday at 82World. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026 Before long, a promoter recruited her for his stable of touring female wrestlers. — Leslie Camhi, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for promoter

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Noun

Some proponents of tighter regulation will accept incremental progress, while others push for more sweeping change.

— Barbara A. Trish, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026
Jackson, a proponent of Medicare for All, wrote Maine’s law creating the Prescription Drug Affordability Board and establishing pathways to importing cheaper drugs from Canada.

— Emma Specter, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of proponent

Noun

Continue reading … DIRTY POLITICS — Antifa supporter charged with stealing GOP campaign signs in NY race to replace Stefanik.

— , FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Ahead of Frost’s Monday sentencing after his guilty plea to wire fraud, a flood of family members and supporters submitted about 80 letters to the court in a bid for leniency.

— Kelly Yamanouchi, AJC.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of supporter

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Imara Jones, an advocate who runs a website that features the stories of transgender people, said the issue is attractive for conservatives because some Democrats agree with them.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Medicaid reimbursement rate cuts anger foster care advocates and lawmakers.

— Adam Beam, AJC.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of advocate

Noun

One of the most distinguished exponents of Beowulf as live performance today is the American singer Benjamin Bagby, who’s made the lyre an indispensable part of his act.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2026
Astaire is the world's foremost exponent of that particular variety of heart throb!

— David Hajdu, Vanity Fair, 20 Oct. 2026

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